Project Accountant

Joining CPL, a nationally recognized Architecture & Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) firm, as a Project Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring our projects are financially sound, well-managed, and positioned for success. Why this role matters : If you thrive on balancing details with big-picture impact, this could be the opportunity for you. What You’ll Do : Partner with Project Managers, Finance, and Leadership to ensure the financial health of some of our most exciting and visible projects. Manage all project financial records, ensuring accurate billing, revenue recognition, and reporting. Drive timely and precise invoicing while coordinating with Project Managers to secure approvals. Analyze financial data, WIP, and gross profit variances to keep projects on track. Research unbilled issues, discrepancies, and payments to maintain accuracy and compliance. Support accounts receivable and cash application efforts to improve collections. Set up and maintain projects in Deltek Vantagepoint ERP, ensuring accuracy from day one. Oversee sub-consultant invoicing, approvals, and compliance with contract terms. Assist with project audits, monthly close, and provide insights to senior leadership. What You Bring : Must Haves : 3–5 years of project accounting experience, ideally within a project-based billing environment. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Strong proficiency with GAAP, technical accounting, internal controls, and financial close processes. Proven experience acting as a point person and lead on the external auditing process. Nice to Haves : Experience in the A/E/C or construction industry. Expertise in Percentage of Completion / Construction Accounting. What You’ll Be Part Of : At our firm, you won’t just crunch numbers, you’ll be a strategic partner in delivering projects that shape communities. What We Offer : Internal Mobility & Career Advancement Healthcare for you and your family including spouse coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription insurances. Flexible Time Off + 8 Holidays a year Retirement Savings Plan Tuition Assistance Student Loan Assistance Program Licensure Assistance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account FREE Life Insurance and AD+D Insurance Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance What does it look like working here ?: We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors. Collaboration– working with others towards the best solution. Family–celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members. Fun– not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity. Inspiration– contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and success. Integrity– doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments. Ingenuity– seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems. The rate for this position generally ranges between $49,348 and $74,000. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law.

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